Android Engineer

TIDAL was founded for artists by artists as the next innovative streaming platform to bring value back to the music industry. We empower artists with the products, resources, services, and content required to take control of their careers and connect more deeply with fans. Available in over 60+ countries, TIDAL continues to help artists break down economic barriers to continue creating what’s next in culture. TIDAL is part of Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ), a global technology company with a focus on financial services.

The Role

At TIDAL, a global music streaming platform owned by Block, we are committed to empowering artists and delivering unparalleled music experiences to fans. We are looking for an Android Engineer who thrives in product development and is passionate about making a real difference in the music industry. You’ll join our mobile team, a highly collaborative group of Android and iOS engineers, working closely with product, design, and backend teams in cross-functional sprints.

This role is perfect for someone who combines deep technical expertise with a love for building impactful features that reach millions of users. If you’re a high-capacity code contributor who enjoys applying AI-powered tools to move fast and deliver quality, we’d love to meet you.

You Will

• Ship high-quality, durable, and well-tested code at a fast, exciting pace
• Deliver features that reach millions of TIDAL customers around the world
• Build new functionality that provides value for music fans and empowers artists
• Collaborate with iOS engineers and backend developers to deliver innovative solutions
• Use AI development tools to accelerate delivery and enhance code quality
• Participate in design and product discussions, shaping the future of TIDAL’s mobile experience
• Mentor and support teammates, fostering a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Write and maintain automated tests to ensure product reliability

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience, plus ~5 years of relevant industry experience
• An understanding of Android architecture patterns, lifecycle management, and performance optimization.
• Experience writing clean, maintainable, and well-structured Kotlin code.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools in your workflow
• A commitment to continuous improvement of yourself, your team, and our codebase
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Experience mentoring and growing other engineers
• Passion for music and creating tools that support artists and fans

Technologies We Use and Teach

• Kotlin for Android, Swift and Objective-C for iOS (we collaborate closely across platforms)
• Modern Android frameworks and libraries (Jetpack, Coroutines, etc.)
• Comprehensive testing strategies: unit tests, snapshot tests, and integration tests
• AI-powered developer tools like Goose, Cursor, and Claude Code to accelerate development and innovation
• Others: CI/CD pipelines, feature flagging, and modern development practices

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, based solely on the core competencies required of the role at hand, and without regard to any legally protected class.

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build an inclusive workplace? Check out our Inclusion & Diversity page